India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · COLOMBIA
India & Colombia
INDIA-CELACITEC PARTNERTRADE GROWINGEMERALDS
India and Colombia have maintained diplomatic relations since 1959, with a relationship anchored in growing trade, ITEC capacity building, and engagement within the India-CELAC framework. Colombia is South America's third-largest economy and Latin America's largest producer of emeralds, which are a significant export to India's gems and jewellery industry. Bilateral trade is growing, driven by Indian pharmaceutical exports, machinery, and textiles. The two countries have cooperated on anti-narcotics enforcement, IT services, and agricultural technology transfer.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Colombia actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Approximate figures. India exports pharmaceuticals, machinery, and chemicals; Colombia exports emeralds, crude oil, coal, and coffee.
~$850mn
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$550mn
India exports to country
~$300mn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.85bnin 2023 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1959, in 6 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Colombia relations are in a phase of steady growth, with trade expanding, security cooperation deepening, and the relationship gaining institutional structure. Colombia's emeralds, coffee, and energy resources intersect well with Indian commercial interests. ITEC training and the India-CELAC framework provide multilateral scaffolding.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalBogotá
Population52 million
RegionAmericas
Diplomatic tiesSince 1959
Indian diaspora~3,000
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